R1 vs Z-Bot
Humanoid robot spec comparison — Unitree Robotics vs K-Scale Labs.
| Spec | R1 | Z-Bot |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025-07 | 2025 |
| Status | Production | Pre-order |
| Height | 122 cm | 46 cm |
| Payload | 2 kg | — |
| Degrees of freedom | 26 | 18 |
| Runtime | 60 min | — |
| Top speed | 2.5 m/s | — |
| Price | $5.9k | $999 |
| Robo2u Score | 53 | 48 |
Highlighted = better on that spec (lower is better for price and weight; newer for release). The Robo2u Score is a transparent composite — see the Humanoid Showdown for the full field.
